Extended BSc (Chemistry and Biochemistry) Course Requirements at Univen
University of Venda · Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture
The Extended BSc (Chemistry and Biochemistry) is a bachelor's Degree offered by Univen for 2027 learners, taking 4 years to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Extended BSc (Chemistry and Biochemistry) at Univen
National Senior Certificate with a Diploma endorsement, 30-49% in English, in four of the recognised 20-credit NSC subjects, and 50% in either Life Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Physical Sciences or Geography.
About this course
This is an extended four-year version of the corresponding mainstream BSc programme, adding an extra foundation year of academic support so students can strengthen their science and mathematics grounding before tackling the standard curriculum.
Possible careers
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply directly through Univen's own online application system at www.univen.ac.za. Applications for the 2027 intake open on 1 May 2026 and close on 30 September 2026; the application itself is free but requires a South African ID or passport number, a cellphone number and an email address.
Course intelligence for Extended BSc (Chemistry and Biochemistry)
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Good sign: Biochemist appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed Extended BSc (Chemistry and Biochemistry).
NSFAS funding
As a Bachelor's Degree at Univen, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.
Admission chances
Univen’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with Univen and NSFAS.
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 May 2026
- Close: 30 September 2026
Exact closing day not yet published by Univen for 2026 - month shown is accurate.
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- Duration
- 4 years
- NQF Level
- 7
- APS / Points
- NSC 24
- Campus
- Thohoyandou Campus, Thohoyandou
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Source: university-of-venda.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with University of Venda before applying.